The School of Leadership Studies AI Graduate Certificate reflects the transdisciplinary field of leadership studies in its integration of context, experience, reflection, action, and evaluation in relation with and to the contemporary innovations and disruptions of AI and related technologies.
Our certificate is geared to the challenges of leadership and decision making in a time of turbulent change. This pioneering transdisciplinary, cross departmental, and multi-level four course Certificate program AI learning initiative is tailored for remote immersive instruction. It engages a critical inquiry essential for all leaders regarding AI's applications, while also being grounded in Jesuit & Ignatian frameworks navigating and articulating philosophical, ethical, and normative concerns. The Leadership in the Time of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Graduate Certificate is designed to develop in leaders & followers as well as students and scholars in leadership studies the necessary skills and abilities to comprehend and employ the capabilities of AI in their everyday contexts.
The Leadership in the AI Revolution Graduate Certificate is designed to meet the needs and schedules of working adults. The online program consists of 12credits. Credits may be applied towards the completion of an applicable Masters degree program within the School of Leadership.
Distinctive Features: This four-course Certificate is geared to the experience of mid-level and seasoned leaders & followers, while providing solid intellectual and ethical foundations regardless of specific contexts. Contemporary analysis of leadership in political, corporate, religious, and educational contexts indicates a need for both improved performance in the art of leading and following along with the developing of the knowledge and expertise necessary for individual and collective wayfinding. Artificial intelligence offers needed assistance in both areas.
Admissions
- Students applying to Gonzaga University must submit Gonzaga’s Graduate Application, which can be accessed online at https://www.gonzaga.edu/gradapply
- with the application for graduate study, each program at Gonzaga has distinct admission requirements. Please refer to the table below to view that detailed information.
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Program Name |
How To Apply Link |
| Master of Arts in Communication & Leadership (Online) | https://www.gonzaga.edu/online-graduate-programs/online-programs/m-a-communication-leadership-studies/how-to-apply |
Prerequisite:
A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university is required.
Program Outline: 12 credits
To complete the Leadership in the Time of AI Graduate Certificate, students will need to complete the four courses (12 credits) listed below.
| LDRS 601 Artificial Intelligence and Communication | 3 credits |
| LDRS 602 AI Explorations & Applications | 3 credits |
| LDRS 603 AI & Philosophical/Ethical Considerations | 3 credits |
| LDRS 604 Leading Transformation with AI (Capstone) | 3 credits |